Suspect in killing of federal judge’s son reportedly shot himself
Esther Salas, US District Court Judge for New Jersey, lost her 21-year-old son, Daniel Anderl
A man suspected of shooting the son and husband of a federal judge died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, CNN reported Monday.
Two law enforcement sources told the outlet that the gunman was dead after apparently taking his own life. He was a white man who dressed as a FedEx employee and opened fire on the son and husband of the US District Court of New Jersey Esther Salas on Sunday at her North Brunswick. Judge Salas was at the home in the basement and was not hurt.
There has not yet been a motive established for the lone gunman’s actions.
theGrio previously reported that the family of Salas was attacked when a gunman opened fire at her home on Sunday. Salas serves the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Twenty-year-old Daniel Anderl was shot when he opened the door to a gunman, allegedly dressed in a FedEx uniform. He later died. His father, Mark Anderl was also injured in the attack.
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The FBI tweeted that it is investigating the shooting and that it is looking for one perpetrator. They asked for anyone with information to contact them.
It is not known if the gunman was an actual FedEx employee or someone posing as one. The company emailed a statement to CNN saying that they are aware of the incident and are cooperating with authorities.
According to FOX8, New Jersey governor, Phil Murphy, emailed a statement saying that “this tragedy is our latest reminder that gun violence remains a crisis in our country and that our work to make every community safer isn’t done.” On Twitter, he wrote, “Judge Salas and her family are in our thoughts at this time as they cope with this senseless act.”
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Salas has presided over several high profile cases. She presided over the financial fraud case of Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice. She also sentenced Farad Roland, the leader of the South Side Cartel, to 45 years in prison. The gang was called one of Newark’s most violent street gangs.
Most recently, Salas is handling a class action lawsuit against Deutsche Bank brought by investors who allege that the bank failed to properly monitor high-risk customers including, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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